The Dating and Hooking up Experience of Black Women at Predominantly White Institutions: A Phenomenological Study

Authors

Patricia P. Carver Ph.D., CPA, Bellarmine University
Donald Mitchell Jr., Ph.D., Molloy UniversityFollow

Author Type

Executive

Publication Date

8-20-2022

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Within this study, we explored the dating and hooking up experiences of Black women interested in dating men while attending predominantly White institutions. Using a phenomenological approach, we investigated how participants’ dating and hooking up experiences influenced their college experiences. We used intersectionality, thriving, and belongingness to theoretically frame the study. Five themes emerged: defining dating and hooking up, the value of education, Black women’s wants, Black women’s experiences, and men’s expectations. We close with implications for practice and recommendations for future research.

DOI

10.46743/2160-3715/2022.5541

Journal Title

The Qualitative Report

Volume (Issue)

27(8)

Journal ISSN

1052-0147 or 2160-3715

Comments

Original article can be found at https://nsuworks.nova.edu/tqr/vol27/iss8/16/

Recommended Citation

Carver, P., & Mitchell, D. (2022). The Dating and Hooking Up Experiences of Black Women at Predominantly White Institutions: A Phenomenological Study. The Qualitative Report, 27(8), 1726-1745. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2022.5541

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